The best things to do in Lake Norman | Jan. 6-12
Friday, Jan. 6
Set the tone for your weekend with top dance and electronic music at Ghostface Brewing Beer Lab’s CLUB GLŌ, hosted on the first Friday of every month by DJ VIBEFARMER. 8 p.m.-midnight. Free admission. 225 S. Broad St., Mooresville.
Saturday, Jan. 7
Take a dip at the Lake Norman Yacht Club to help the Special Olympics Lake Norman help athletes with special needs at the 2023 Polar Plunge in Mooresville. If you raise $50 for the cause, you’ll get a t-shirt. $30. Registration begins at noon, and the plunge takes place at 3 p.m. 297 Yacht Drive, Mooresville
Sunday, Jan. 8
Savor bites of wild game such as venison, elk and quail, paired with a curated selection of bourbon at Hunter House & Garden’s Wild Game Bites & Bourbon Flights event. Purchase tickets online for $150 each, plus tax and gratuity. 6 p.m. 13811 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville.
Monday, Jan. 9
Snag a few treats from State Fair Mini Donuts’ ongoing pop-up at Birkdale Village, near Birkdale on Ice. The Cornelius-based business makes fresh, hot doughnuts without frying them. 3-10 p.m. 8712 Lindholm Drive, #202, Huntersville. bit.ly/3FVuNYM
Tuesday, Jan. 10
Pick up a Lowcountry Boil (shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes and coleslaw for $55), a King’s Feast (lobster, PEI mussels, corn, potatoes and coleslaw for $60) or another Seafood Lovers Special from Eddie’s on Lake Norman. The packages come ready to eat or ready to cook — your choice. 643 Williamson Road, Mooresville.
Wednesday, Jan. 11
Jog with the Run Club at Lake Norman Brewery, then grab a wood-fired oven honey pie (red sauce, whole milk mozzarella, pepperoni and crushed red pepper flakes, drizzled with local honey) from King of Fire pizza to pair with a craft beer afterward. The food truck will be there from 5-9 p.m., and Run Club takes place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 1753 Triangle Circle, Denver.
Thursday, Jan. 12
Take a walk through Roosevelt Wilson Park in Davidson, which offers a large pond and water feature, paved walking trails, a playground and more. Pro tip: The greenways in Davidson span more than six miles throughout multiple parks and the entire town, which means there’s plenty of green space to explore in the area. Free. 420 Griffith St.
